BHoP#359 The Prairie Today

Col Willie Grills shares stories of the circuit riders of yesteryear and talks about bringing the word of God even where it is difficult.
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Brief#46 Inside Baseball: A Church Built for Somebody Else

Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about LCMS internal conflicts and why the structure of synodical polity isn't designed for the people who now comprise it.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
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Brief#45 A Primary Allegiance to Christ - Part 2

Charlie Ungemach of Gird Up Ministries continues talking with Dr Adam Koontz about the polarization of politics, the need to proclaim the whole word of God, and how to talk to people who have no reference for Christianity.
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BHoP#357 Pastoral Depression and the Salve of the Gospel

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why depression is such a common problem among pastors, why modern medical practice struggles to cure it, and the application of the Gospel to depression.
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Brief#44 A Primary Allegiance to Christ - Part 1

Charlie Ungemach of Gird Up Ministries talks with Dr Adam Koontz about putting political loyalties for the Christian  in their right place, and how culture and media affects generational differences.
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BHoP#356 Three Questions about the Church and Its Future

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about pastors taking calls and moving across the country, how to know when to leave for another church, and LCMS congregational culture and leadership.
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Brief#43 How to Learn when You Never Learned Anything in School

Dr Adam Koontz talks about growing in knowledge and wisdom, and the importance of reading and reflection.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
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BHoP#355 Confessions, Cryptids & the Baptist Belt

Brian Yamabe talks with Pr Willie Grills on Synod Stories about his journey in the ministry, spiritual discipline, the history of pastoral formation, and the SMP program.
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Brief#42 Is the Pope Catholic? Political Commitments and Church Teachings

Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Roman Catholic positions on war and immigration since the Second Vatican Council.
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BHoP#354 The Pocket Constitution Gap

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the establishment of Lutheran synods in America, the problem with elevating cultural norms to the level of Biblical standards, and caring too much about internal politics.
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